Who scored Spain's winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final?

Andrés Iniesta scored Spain’s winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final. His right-footed strike in extra time defeated the Netherlands 1–0 and delivered Spain’s first men’s World Cup title.

The final was played on 11 July 2010 at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa. Neither side scored during the opening 90 minutes, despite chances for Spain’s Sergio Ramos and the Netherlands’ Arjen Robben. The match went into extra time, where Dutch defender John Heitinga was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.

In the 116th minute, Cesc Fàbregas found Iniesta in space on the right side of the penalty area. Iniesta controlled the ball and struck a half-volley into the left corner beyond goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. He removed his shirt during the celebration, revealing a tribute to the late Spanish footballer Dani Jarque.

The goal made Spain the first European nation to win a World Cup outside Europe. Iniesta was named man of the match, while goalkeeper Iker Casillas received the Golden Glove award for the tournament’s outstanding goalkeeper.